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There is a $50 charge for obituaries published in the Star. This includes a photo and up to 500 words. Reminders for Celebrations of Life and Death Notices are $25. Articles must be either e-mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Star office. They will not be accepted over the phone. The deadline to submit an article is Monday by 5 p.m. For more information, call 509.633.1350 or visit our website at grandcoulee.com....
Jim died May 11, 2026 at 93 years of age. A life well lived. He was born to parents Spencer and Lucille Frost. He grew up on a ranch at the end of the road in Oakville with two younger brothers and horses. He was surrounded by a loving family and treasured friends, some of whom were life-long friends. After graduation from Oakville High School, he enlisted in the US AirForce and was stationed at Hickham AF Base in Hawaii on a flight crew that traveled to many foreign countries, creating experien...
William "Bill" Henry Lindh, 80, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away peacefully on May, 7, 2026 with his bride of 59 years and family by his side. Bill was born on April 4th, 1946 in Coulee Dam, Washington. He grew up in Ephrata, Washington, graduating from the local high school in 1964. After starting college, Bill chose to voluntarily join the Navy, proudly serving his country in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. After returning from his service for his country, Bill went on to graduate from...
Christopher William Fields was born on February 3, 1973, in Brewster, Washington, to Edward and Jan Fields. He grew up in Coulee City with his mother, Jan, stepfather, Rod Webster, and sister, Jennifer. Chris loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping in the beautiful surrounding area. He was always happiest around a campfire, often tending and building it himself while spending time with family and friends. Chris attended school at Coulee-Hartline for most o...
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Callaway Isaac Piturachsatit on March 29, 2026. He was 10 years old. A memorial service is scheduled for May 30th at 1pm at the Coulee Dam Community Church. A light reception will follow the service. Kids are encouraged and welcome to attend....
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of James Bailey, who died peacefully on May 7 at Coulee MedicalCenter at the age of 89. Jim was a true example of a life well lived, and he always felt a deep appreciation for everything he had been given, including the excellent care he received over the past months at CMC. Jim was a devout parishioner of St. Henry's Catholic Church, who said that he believed we should all live by the tenets of Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount". Locals know him from his...
Please join us to celebrate the life of Willis Schrock on Saturday, May 16th at noon at the Grand Coulee Fire Department. Lunch will be served and if you wish to, you may bring a dessert for the potluck dessert table....
Please join us to celebrate the life of Willis Schrock on Saturday, May 16th at noon at the Grand Coulee Fire Department. Lunch will be served and if you wish to, you may bring a dessert for the potluck dessert table....
Larry Bruce McClain, 79, of Seaton’s Grove, passed away on April 30, 2026. Larry was born on June 21, 1946, in Coulee Dam, Washington, to Raymond and Alice McClain. He proudly served in the United States Army for four years. Following his military service, Larry built a long and dedicated career with the Bureau of Reclamation, where he worked for 33 years before retiring. In 1973, he married the love of his life, Helen Nelson. Together they raised two daughters and two stepsons; Alicea, H...
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Callaway Isaac Piturachsatit on March 29, 2026. He was 10 years old. Callaway was born on March 24, 2016 in Wenatchee, WA to parents Jeff and Elizabeth. He was welcomed by his adoring sisters, Emmaline and Malayla, with whom he developed a close and cherished bond. He enjoyed most everything as long as he had family or friends to join him. He especially loved golfing with his dad and his sister Emmaline, playing Legos and riding bikes with his...
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joan Carlson Gardner, who passed away on April 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was a woman of remarkable strength and beauty whose warm spirit touched everyone she met. Joan was born on January 11, 1955, in Yakima, Washington, to Carl and Beverly Carlson. The third of six children, she spent her early years in Seattle before her family relocated to Grand Coulee. She graduated from Lake Roosevelt...
James Bailey With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of James Bailey, who died peacefully on May 7 at Coulee MedicalCenter at the age of 89. Jim was a true example of a life well lived, and he always felt a deep appreciation for everything he had been given, including the excellent care he received over the past months at CMC. Jim was a devout parishioner of St. Henry's Catholic Church, who said that he believed we should all live by the tenets of Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount". Locals know him...
Jay Philip Weber passed away April 26, 2026. Memorial services will be held at the United Protestant Church of Mansfield, Washington, on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ric Bayless officiating. Private interment to be held at his Delrio ranch. The family requests of those who might wish to do so, that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the United Protestant Church Of Mansfield, Washington For Their Loving, Prayerful Support Of Jay In His Final Days. Fond Memories And...
Guy Francis Moura, 73, of Grand Coulee passed away early in the morning on March 31, 2026 at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane Washington. Guy was born in Whitefield New Hampshire, lived on Long Island and grew up mostly in Rangeley, Maine. He attended the University of Maine in Orono graduating with a BA in Anthropology in 1977. In 1978, he came west to work on the Chief Joseph Dam Cultural Resource Project on the Columbia River. He continued his work there in 1979 and then made his home in Washington and Oregon. Guy earned his teaching...
Jay Philip Weber was born to Harold James and Betsy Ann Weber of Libby Creek Ranch at Carlton Washington, January 28, 1951. He joined an older brother John Fredrick (1948) an older sister, Amy Jo (1949) and the quartet of siblings was completed with the birth of his younger sister, Ada Jill (1952). The family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington in 1953 where Jay began his schooling at Center Elementary in 1956 and graduated Grand Coulee High School in 1969. From 1969 until 1974 he continued his...
Julie Ann Jones passed away at her home in Almira WA on Sunday, 4/12/2026. She was born 4/6/1942 in Kirkland, WA to Larry and Mary Gunderson. Her early years were spent in Kirkland, Garrison ND, and finally Almira where she spent the rest of her life. She married Nick Campbell on 1/16/1960. Julie and Nick lived north of Almira and farmed until Nick's death in 1971. Julie moved to town in the spring of 1972. She married Karl Jones on 2/22/1975 and resided in Almira until her death. Over the...
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sadly passed away on April 6, 2026. Born April 11, 1930, she lived a long substantial life. Born to John and Meyrtle Bluher (Filson) in Meadowbrook, Wash. She was the youngest of 12 children. At 19 she met the one and only love of her life Alvin V Walker and on June 18, 1949 she married Alvin. They lived happily together untu Akvin's death in January 1998. A son Dale was born in 1952 and another son Calvin was born in 1958. The family...
I was born in the Ferry County Hospital in Republic Washington to Tommie and Joyce Nee on October 8th, 1952. A few days later my Daddy and Mom took me on the most amazing car drive of my life. I couldn't see very well, but I remember the feelings filling the car ...beautiful. The car was full of hope, dreams, laughter, smiles, pride, happiness and so much love. The blend of emotions was comforting and safe. We drove down the beautiful San Poil Valley to the south end of Ferry County, to a small...
Randall Kim Hudnall (62) passed away unexpectedly April 7, 2026 at his home in Electric City, Wa. He was born to Norman & Helen Hudnall August 24, 1963. After graduating from Lake Roosevelt High School (Class of 1981) he enlisted in the United States Army. For years to follow he was the "voice" of KEYG 1490 am radio in the Grand Coulee Dam area. Randy leaves behind his wife Sheila Hudnall of Manila, Philippines and his daughter Tricia Stannard of Airway Heights, Wa. He is preceded in death by pa...
Ella Rae Hale born in Chelan, Washington October 22, 1954, passed away March 6, 2026. Ella was the fifth child born to Harry H and Elsie Hale. She is survived by her son Flint Bjorson, grandson Zane Bjorson and granddaughter Cheyene Bjorson; her daughter-in-law and granddaughter Makelah and husband and great-grandson. She is also survived by two sisters Marlene P. Hale and Winnie Marchand, several nieces and nephews. Ella lived in Liberty and Ellensburg Wash. She went to school in Cle Elum,...
Kathleen Audrey Wallace, 96, passed away at home on March 18, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was born to Maurice and Doris Galpine on February 18, 1930, in Seattle, Washington. Kathleen was an incredible self-taught pianist starting at the early age of 5 years old. Her music was her passion, and she shared it with all throughout her life. Kathleen's early education and high school graduation took place in Seattle, WA. In her younger life she worked as a checker for Safeway, howeve...
Kachane Piturachsatit passed away February 15 at home surrounded by family. Born in Tha Lo, Thailand, to a poor family, Kachane came to Spokane in his 20s to pursue the American dream of opportunities. He first worked as a dishwasher at the Cathay Inn. In Spokane he met Cheryl Browning of Coulee Dam and they were married in May, 1973. Together they opened the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee in 1975. Over the years through hard work and dedication, Kachane built the restaurant into a local success wh...
Clark was born in Portland, Oregon to Lola and Clark R Slattery Senior. His dad was in the construction business building logging roads in western Washington and Oregon. The job usually lasted a year and when the road job was completed, they moved to another area to build another road. The roads were usually logging roads. Because of this Clark went to a different school for the first eight grades. The family oved to Elmer City, Wash., where he attended the Nespelem High School for all 4 years....
A Celebration Of Life Graveside service for Tom Robertson will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Sherman Cemetery, 38817 Sherman Rd N. Wilbur, WA. Tom passed away on January 31, 2026 at his home in Wilbur. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy maybe shared at www.strate-funeral.com for the Robertson family....
Carol was born to Ernest and Lila (Peltonen) Korpi in Hibbing Village, Minnesota in 1937, the eldest of two children. In 1942, Ernest moved his family to Bremerton, WA, and then to Grand Coulee, WA, in 1945 to work on the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam. Carol attended Grand Coulee High School and was a drum majorette. As a young high schooler working her first job at the Grand Coulee movie theater, she met her future husband, Eugene Downing, of Lincoln, WA. Following high school...